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The first 3 days i was getting full quite quickly but now a week into fluids diet, im not getting the full feeling anymore.

Is this normal? Will i start feeling full once i start eating solids?

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The first 3 days i was getting full quite quickly but now a week into fluids diet' date=' im not getting the full feeling anymore.

Is this normal? Will i start feeling full once i start eating solids?[/quote']

Ummm... Yes and no... Once you've eaten yes but not for very long. I'm 16 days post op and I feel hungry a lot. It is as simple as having hot tea or Jello though to ease the hunger, for me anyway. It is still better that the liquid stage but not by much.

Until you get filled and are in the green zone you will be hungry. From what I read this is known as bansters hell.

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I was starving for about 2 weeks after surgery. I don't know if it was related to the surgery and swelling and my body healing but about the start of week 3 I started to notice I wasn't hungry until late morning and became satisfied sooner. It will get better for you.

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Normal, normal, normal. There is no difference immediate post op than there was before surgery. You have a band yes but there is not Fluid in it. The reason you feel fuller in the beginning is due to swelling, due to placement of the band. So, these first 6 weeks is on you. You have to practice the rules, small plate, one cup serving consisting of 3-4 ozs of Protein and a veggie and if still hungry a small serving of starch. You need to measure or weigh your food in the beginning so you can really learn what a portion size is, do not trust your eyes. We have all lied to our self for a very long time. Do not graze, plan your meals and your Snacks. I recommend you eat something every 2-3 hours but this needs to be part of your daily intake of calories. That is why I said plan your food for the day and split it into 6 meals and space them out. When the eventually put fluid in your band this will get easier but do not expect the band to tell you when to eat and when to stop eating, you have to do that also. Band living requires planning, I always carry snacks with me so I am not tempted to eat the high calorie snacks that others chose. Also drink, drink, drink your Water. I can not stress this enough, if you don't like water flavor it with the SF packets that are on the market. If you are constantly drinking you do not think of eating so much.

Good luck and it does get better, Really!

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So glad to know this, i have foynd i am hungry a lot , and you can hear the rumbly in my tumbly , i feel better knowing its just one more thing to get through..:-)

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Uhhh so im not supposed to be following the diet until i get the fill ?? Clear fluids, mushy food etc etc ?

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Uhhh so im not supposed to be following the diet until i get the fill ?? Clear fluids' date=' mushy food etc etc ?[/quote']

You are supposed to follow your drs orders for each week post surgery (~6 wks). By the 6th week you should be on regular food but following your nutritionists plan - 1 cup max per meal starting w/ Protein. Without the fill though, you may still be hungry as you'll be eating ~1,000-1,250 calories per day.

I had my first fill ~ 10 days ago & don't feel much different yet and am feeling a bit hungry in between meals. Drinking Water absolutely helps.

I'm having my 2nd fill on Monday... That should get me closer to the green zone.

I wish you the best of luck. It's a lot to learn and we all have to keep on practicing! :-). Everyone is different & loses at their own rate. Focus on your new habits & healthy life!

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